Wooden Hairbrush

ABSTRACT

The wooden hairbrush is an apparatus intended to prevent breaking down of the hair particles or strands of hair when users brush their hair. According to a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is a hairbrush which includes all-wooden components and/or partially wooden components. This is because, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brush with wooden bristles helps with not breaking down hair properties and damaging hair particles while brushing. For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden. Thus, the wooden hairbrush is a simple device that helps in maintaining the integrity of user&#39;s hair and improving scalp health while using a hairbrush.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a hairbrush. Morespecifically, the present invention is a hairbrush which comprisesall-wooden components and/or partially wooden components. According tothe present invention, for the partial wooden arrangement, only thehairbrush components which are in contact with the scalp and hair arewooden.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A hairbrush is a common personal hygiene tool utilized to detangle,maintain and style hair. However, when using a hairbrush, the integrityof the hair and the hair strands is compromised. Therefore, since it iscommon to utilize a hairbrush in a daily personal routine, it is ofinterest to find a way of maintaining the hair and hair strands'integrity while still benefiting from utilizing a hairbrush.

An objective of the present invention is to provide a solution to theaforementioned problem. More specifically, it is an aim of the presentinvention to prevent breaking down of hair particles and hair strands,when users brush their hair. According to a preferred embodiment, thepresent invention is a hairbrush which comprises all-wooden componentsand/or partially wooden components. This is because, wood is not aconduit to electricity and hence using a brush with wooden bristleshelps with not breaking down hair particles and damaging hair propertieswhile brushing.

For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrush components whichare in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden. Meaning that,for the partial wooden embodiment, the handle for the hairbrush maycomprise any desired material configuration.

The following document aims to provide an accurate and detaileddescription of the present invention without limiting the scope of theinvention, and the accompanying figures are only intended to helpillustrate the present invention. Thus, the accompanying figures do notlimit the scope of the invention in any way, shape, or form.

SUMMARY

It is an aim of the present invention to prevent breaking down of thehair particles and hair strands when users brush their hair. Accordingto a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a hairbrush whichcomprises all wooden components and/or partially wooden components. Thisis because, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brushwith wooden bristles helps with not breaking down hair properties ordamaging hair particles while brushing. For the partially woodenembodiment, only the hairbrush components which are in contact with thescalp and hair are made wooden. Thus, the present invention is a simpledevice that helps in maintaining the integrity of user's hair andimproving scalp health while using a hairbrush.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a is a top plan view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a right-side elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention. In reference to FIG. 1 through FIG.7 , the present invention is a wooden hairbrush. It is an aim of thepresent invention to prevent breaking down of the hair particles andhair strands when users brush their hair. According to a preferredembodiment, the present invention is a hairbrush which comprisesall-wooden components and/or partially wooden components. This isbecause, wood is not a conduit to electricity and hence using a brushwith wooden bristles and wooden base to hold the bristles helps with notbreaking down hair properties and damaging hair particles whilebrushing. For the partially wooden embodiment, only the hairbrushcomponents which are in contact with the scalp and hair are made wooden.Thus, the present invention is a simple device that helps in maintainingthe integrity of user's hair and improving scalp health while using ahairbrush.

The following description is in reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 .According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises abody 1, a plurality of bristles 2, a plurality of bristle heads 3, and acoupling member 4. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality ofbristles 2, the plurality of bristle heads 3 and the coupling member 4are produced and manufactured from wood, wood polymer and/or any similarmaterial and/or derivation of. This is so that, the wooden surfaceaccomplishes the objective of not breaking down hairproperties/particles while in use because wood is not a conduit toelectricity. Wooden bristles will also help with not opening hair scalesand preventing split ends. In other words, if the region where thehairbrush meets the hair is 100% wood, that will help with preventingfriction/static electricity to the actual hair strands regardless ofstyles, shape, or design. Thus, it should be noted that the body 1, theplurality of bristles 2, the plurality of bristle heads 3, and thecoupling member 4 may comprise any other shape, size, orientation,components, arrangement of components etc., as long as the objectives ofthe present invention are fulfilled.

Preferably, the body 1 comprises a head region 5, a handle region 6, anda tail region 7. As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 , the handle region 6extends between the head region 5 and the tail region 7. In other words,the head region 5 constitutes a top end of the hairbrush, the handleregion 6 constitutes a central portion of the hairbrush where the userholds, and the tail region 7 constitutes a bottom end of the hairbrush.The body 1 for the present invention is best seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 .However, the body 1 seen in the accompanying figures is not limited bythe design and shape seen in FIG.1 and FIG.2. Therefore, the presentinvention is capable of comprising any and all feasible shapes based ondesign, user and/or manufacturing requirements. Thus, the geometricalprofile of the body 1 for the present invention is not limited to theprofile seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 .

According to the preferred embodiment, the coupling member 4 is mountedonto a first surface 1 a of the body 1, within the head region 5, andthe plurality of bristles 2 is mounted onto the coupling member 4.Preferably, the first surface 1 a constitutes an upper surface of thebody 1. The coupling member 4 is the component of the present inventionwhich couples the plurality of bristles 2 and the plurality of bristleheads 3 to the body 1 of the present invention. The plurality ofbristles 2 may be mounted onto the coupling member 4 by any attachmentmeans that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art. Examples ofsuch attachment means include but are not limited to adhesives, snapsystems, shape of the attaching surfaces, etc. As seen in FIG. 3 throughFIG. 6 , the coupling member 4 protrudes from the first surface 1 a in adirection opposite to a second surface 1 b. More specifically, thecoupling member 4 is convex in shape, in the preferred embodiment.Preferably, the second surface 1 b is positioned opposite to the firstsurface 1 a across the body 1. In other words, the second surface 1 bconstitutes a rear surface or the back side of the hairbrush's body 1.

As seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 7 , the arrangement of the plurality ofbristles 2 and the plurality of heads 3 is intended to cover themajority, or all the surface area from the coupling member 4.Preferably, the plurality of bristles 2 is evenly distributed across thecoupling member 4. Further, each of the plurality of bristle heads 3 ismounted onto a terminal end of a corresponding bristle 2 a, wherein thecorresponding bristle 2 a is from the plurality of bristles 2.Preferably, the plurality of bristles 2 is cylindrical in shape, and theplurality of bristleheads 3 is spherical in shape. In other words, theplurality of bristle heads 3 are spherical or ellipsoidal structuresmounted at the head of each of the cylindrical bristle 2 to provide asoft brushing experience for the user. Furthermore, as seen in FIG. 1through FIG. 6 , the plurality of bristles 2 laterally extends in adirection away from the first surface 1 a. However, the arrangement anddistribution of the plurality of bristles 2 and the plurality of bristleheads 3 are not limited to the arrangement and distribution best seen inFIGS. 3-6 . Therefore, the plurality of bristles 2 and bristle heads 3may comprise any, and all possible arrangements based on design, userand/or manufacturing requirements. In other words, the arrangement ofthe plurality bristles 2 and the plurality of bristle heads 3 varieswith the various possible geometrical profile of the coupling member 4.

In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of bristles 2 and theplurality of bristle heads 3 are wooden or made of wood, so that theuser's hair gets in contact with only wooden components that do notcreate any static effect. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the body1 and the coupling member 4 are also made wooden, so as to prevent anysuch negative static effects.

According to the preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises afirst transition region 8, and a second transition region 9. As seen inFIG. 1 , the first transition region 8 extends between the first surface1 a and a lateral central axis 10 of the body. As seen in FIG. 3 , thesecond transition region 9 extends between the second surface 1 b andthe lateral central axis 10. Preferably, the lateral central axis 10 isthe horizontal axis that runs half-way through the thickness of the body1. Accordingly, the first transition region 8 along with the firstsurface 1 a constitutes an upper half of the body 1 and the secondtransition region 9 along with the second surface 1 b constitutes alower half of the body 1. As seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , the firsttransition region 8 and the second transition region 9 comprise roundededges. This is so that, the entire brush is smooth to the touch andaesthetically pleasing to look at.

According to the preferred embodiment, the handle region 6 for thepresent invention as best seen in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 7 is notlimited to the geometrical profile seen in the accompanying figures.Preferably, the handle region 6 is always intended to comprise a smoothand easy-to-grip design, regardless of the specific geometrical profile,or regardless of being an all-wooden embodiment or a partially woodenembodiment. As seen in FIG. 7 , a first width 11 of the handle region 6is smaller than a second width 12 of the head region 5. This is so thatthe handle region 6 is ergonomic and aesthetically appealing. However,the handle region 6 may comprise any other size, shape, orientation,components, arrangement of components etc. that are known to one ofordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the presentinvention are not altered.

Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the present inventioncomprises a hanging orifice 13. Preferably, the hanging orifice 13traverses into the body 1, and the hanging orifice is positioned alongthe tail region 7. This is so that the hanging orifice 13 may be used asa port through which the hairbrush may be hung or tied to an externalobject. As seen in FIG. 2 , in the preferred embodiment, the hangingorifice 13 is oval in shape. However, the hanging orifice 13 maycomprise any other size, shape, orientation, components, arrangement ofcomponents etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, aslong as the intents of the present invention are not altered.

According to a second embodiment, the hairbrush comprises partial woodencomponents. In this embodiment, only the components which are in contactwith the scalp and hair are wooden components. The partial woodenembodiment is not limited to a specific combination of components whichare wooden. Therefore, a partial wooden embodiment is capable ofcomprising a plurality of bristles 2 and a plurality of bristle heads 3produced and manufactured from wood, while simultaneously comprising abody 1, a handle region 6, a hanging orifice 13 and a coupling member 4produced and manufactured from any desired material. Similarly, thesecond embodiment is capable of comprising a plurality of bristles 2,plurality of bristle heads 3 and a coupling member 4 produced andmanufactured from wood, wood polymer and/or any similar material and/orderivation of.

FIGS. 1-7 are simply intended for the purpose of depicting andillustrating the present invention. Therefore, the accompanying figuresdo not limit the scope of the application in any way shape or form.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A hairbrush comprising: a body; a plurality ofbristles; a plurality of bristle heads; a coupling member; the bodycomprising a head region, a handle region, and a tail region; the handleregion extending between the head region and the tail region; thecoupling member being mounted onto a first surface of the body withinthe head region; the plurality of bristles being mounted onto thecoupling member; each of the plurality of bristle heads being mountedonto a terminal end of a corresponding bristle, wherein thecorresponding bristle is from the plurality of bristles; and theplurality of bristles extending away from the first surface.
 2. Thehairbrush of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristles and theplurality of bristle heads are wooden.
 3. The hairbrush of claim 2,wherein the body and the coupling member are wooden.
 4. The hairbrushdevice of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bristles is evenlydistributed across the coupling member.
 5. The hairbrush of claim 1,comprising: a second surface; a first transition region; a secondtransition region; the second surface being positioned opposite to thefirst surface across the body; the first transition region extendingbetween the first surface and a lateral central axis of the body; andthe second transition region extending between a second surface and thelateral central axis
 6. The hairbrush of claim 5, wherein the couplingmember protrudes from the first surface opposite to the second surface.7. The hairbrush of claim 5, wherein the first transition region and thesecond transition region comprising rounded edges.
 8. The hairbrush ofclaim 1, comprising: a hanging orifice; the hanging orifice traversinginto the body; and the hanging orifice being positioned along the tailregion.
 9. The hairbrush of claim 8, wherein the hanging orifice beingoval in shape.
 10. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein a first width ofthe handle region being smaller than a second width of the head region.11. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein the coupling member being convexin shape.
 12. The hairbrush of claim 1, wherein the plurality ofbristles being cylindrical in shape.
 13. The hairbrush of claim 1,wherein the plurality of bristleheads being spherical in shape.
 14. Ahairbrush comprising: a body; a plurality of bristles; a plurality ofbristle heads; a coupling member; the body comprising a head region, ahandle region, and a tail region; the handle region extending betweenthe head region and the tail region; the coupling member being mountedonto a first surface of the body, within the head region; the pluralityof bristles being mounted onto the coupling member; each of theplurality of bristle heads being mounted onto a terminal end of acorresponding bristle, wherein the corresponding bristle is from theplurality of bristles; the plurality of bristles extending away from thefirst surface; and the body, the coupling member, the plurality ofbristles and the plurality of bristle heads being wooden.
 15. Thehairbrush of claim 14, comprising: a hanging orifice; the hangingorifice traversing into the body; and the hanging orifice beingpositioned along the tail region.
 16. The hairbrush of claim 14, whereina first width of the handle region being smaller than a second width ofthe head region.
 17. The hairbrush of claim 14, comprising: a secondsurface; the second surface being positioned opposite to the firstsurface across the body; and the coupling member protrudes from thefirst surface opposite to a second surface.
 18. A hairbrush comprising:a body; a plurality of bristles; a plurality of bristle heads; acoupling member; a hanging orifice; the body comprising a head region, ahandle region, and a tail region; the handle region extending betweenthe head region and the tail region; the coupling member being mountedonto a first surface of the body, within the head region; the pluralityof bristles being mounted onto the coupling member; each of theplurality of bristle heads being mounted onto a terminal end of acorresponding bristle, wherein the corresponding bristle is from theplurality of bristles; the plurality of bristles extending away from thefirst surface; the plurality of bristles and the plurality of bristleheads being wooden; the hanging orifice traversing into the body; andthe hanging orifice being positioned along the tail region.
 19. Thehairbrush of claim 18, wherein the body and the coupling member beingwooden.
 20. The hairbrush device of claim 18, wherein the plurality ofbristles is evenly distributed across the coupling member.